Company Profile:

At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Manager of Training and Development

The hybrid Senior Manager of Training and Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of CAVA Team Members across the enterprise. This role involves collaborating with leadership to align training initiatives with organizational goals and developing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Development:

Develop and execute a training and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Assess current training needs and identify future learning requirements.

Program Design and Implementation:

Create and implement a High Performing Team Program at the Manager level that addresses skill gaps and enhances employee performance.
Manage the High Performing Team Program.
Utilize a variety of training methods (e.g., e-learning, classroom training, on-the-job training) to cater to diverse learning styles.
Design and implement career development programs that facilitate employee growth, such as mentorship, coaching, and training initiatives.
Organize and lead workshops on topics related to our competencies.
Promote available training and development resources to employees.
Partner with People and Culture leadership to align career development strategies with organizational goals.
Communicate opportunities for advancement and development to all Team Members.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and ensure alignment with departmental objectives.
Serve as a liaison between Team Members and management regarding training initiatives.

Budget Management:

Develop and manage the training budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
Evaluate training vendors and negotiate contracts, as necessary.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
Conduct regular assessments and feedback sessions to refine and improve training initiatives.
Use assessments and feedback tools to identify employee strengths and areas for development.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of career development initiatives and make improvements as needed.

Compliance and Best Practices:

Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to training and development.
Ensure that training programs comply with legal and ethical standards.
Cultural Development:
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization.
Champion Human Connection initiatives within training programs.

Career Pathing:

Manage the Career Pathing Project. Collaborate with department leaders to create clear career progression pathways.
Conduct one-on-one consultations with Team Members to assess career goals, interests, and skills.
Provide personalized career advice and resources to help Team Members navigate their career paths.

Talent Management:

Assist in identifying high-potential Team Members and support succession planning efforts.
Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on talent retention strategies.

Resource Development:

Curate and maintain a library of career development resources, including online courses, articles, and external opportunities.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in career development.

The Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
4+ years of experience in training and development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.
Successfully manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, ensuring the high level of accuracy.
Strong people skills and the ability to build relationships.
Success at executing plans, project management, follow up, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to rapid change.
Work with a sense of urgency and understand importance.
Success with multi-tasking and prioritize work with competing deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details.
For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to fifty pounds.
Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community.
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.
All exempt and nonexempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service, and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
The compensation range posted includes total cash.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept.”

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice. As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

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